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brn1029 · 8 months

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This date in rock music history…

August 17th

2009 - Pink Floyd

A thief in New Zealand took the unusual step of leaving his contact details at the site of his crime. The man reserved a copy of Pink Floyd's The Wall at a record shop in Christchurch, leaving his name and phone number, before robbing the till. He was a regular customer at the shop and already had several records on order.

2008 - Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne was suing US Republican presidential candidate John McCain for using one of his songs without permission. Browne claimed the use of his song Running on Empty in an advert was an infringement of copyright and would lead people to conclude he endorses McCain. Browne was seeking more than $75,000 (£40,000) in damages.

1999 - Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin topped a chart of Britain's most bootlegged musicians, compiled by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), after identifying 384 bootleg titles featuring Led Zeppelin performances. The bootleg chart was complied from the BPI's archive of some 10,000 recordings seized over the past 25 years. The Beatles came in second with 320 entries, other acts listed included The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd.

1979 - Anita Pallenberg

The New York Post reported that Anita Pallenberg (the wife of Keith Richards) was linked to a witches coven in South Salem, New York where Richards owned a house. A policeman claimed he was attacked by a flock of black-hooded, caped people and a local youth claimed he had been invited by Pallenburg to take part in ‘pot smoking sex orgies’. Locals also claimed they found ‘ritualistic stakes’ and small animals that had been ‘sacrificed’ near the house.

1974 - Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 461 Ocean Boulevard, a No.3 hit in the UK. The house featured on the album cover is 461 Ocean Boulevard in the town of Golden Beach, Florida (near Miami) where Clapton lived while making the album.

1973 - Paul Williams

Former Temptations singer Paul Williams was found dead in his car, after shooting himself. He owed $80000 in taxes and his celebrity boutique business had failed.

1969 - Woodstock Festival

The final day of the 3 day Woodstock Festival took place at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. Acts who appeared included Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, John Sebastian, Sha Na Na, Joe Cocker, Country Joe and the Fish, The Band, Ten Years After, Johnny Winter and Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Over 186,000 tickets had been sold but on the first day, the flimsy fences and ticket barriers had come down. Organizers announced the concert would be a free event, prompting thousands more to head for the concert.

1968 - Doors

The Doors started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Waiting For The Sun. The group's third album spawned their second US No.1 single, 'Hello, I Love You'.

1968 - Young Rascals

The Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'People Got To Be Free'. The group had thirteen US top 40 hits.

1965 - The Byrds

The Byrds were forced to cancel a concert during their UK tour at The Guildhall, Portsmouth when only 250 of the 4,000 tickets had been sold.

1964 - The Beatles

Glasgow council in Scotland announced that all boys and men with Beatle styled haircuts would have to wear bathing caps after a committee was told that hair from 'Beatle-cuts' was clogging the pools filters.

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nzetaonlinevisa · 4 days

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Ready to be mesmerized by the stunning landscapes of the South Island? Plan your New Zealand getaway now.

Absolutely! The South Island of New Zealand is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With its breathtaking landscapes, from rugged mountains to pristine lakes and picturesque coastlines, it offers an unparalleled experience for travelers. Here's a suggested itinerary to make the most of your South Island getaway:

Christchurch

Start your journey in Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Explore the revitalized city center, take a punt ride on the Avon River, and visit the International Antarctic Center. Begin your journey in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island Explore the tranquil Botanic Gardens or take a punt ride along the Avon River. Visit the Canterbury Museum to learn about the region’s history and culture. Take a day trip to the nearby Banks Peninsula for stunning coastal views and charming seaside villages. https://www.nzetaonlinevisa.com/

Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook

Drive to Mt. Cook National Park, home to the highest mountains in New Zealand. Hike the famous Hooker Valley trail with views of Mt. Cook itself. Consider a scenic flight or ski experience if visiting in winter. Head to Lake Tekapo, famous for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd. Visit the Mount John Observatory for panoramic views of the Southern Alps and stargazing opportunities. Drive to Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand’s highest peak. Embark on a scenic hike or helicopter tour to experience the majestic beauty of the alpine landscapes. https://www.nzetaonlinevisa.com/

Queenstown

Head to the adventure capital of Queenstown. Take a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Farm, go bungee jumping, jet boating or try your hand at winter sports at The Remarkables ski area. Journey to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Shotover River or bungee jump off the historic Kawarau Bridge. Explore the charming streets lined with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Cruise on Lake Wakatipu or ride the Skyline Gondola for breathtaking views of the Remarkables mountain range. https://www.nzetaonlinevisa.com/

Milford Sound

Make the stunning drive from Queenstown along Milford Road through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Take a nature cruise along the iconic fiord and hike to waterfalls like Stirling Falls. https://www.nzetaonlinevisa.com/

Franz Josef Glacier

Travel up the West Coast to Franz Josef, one of the world’s most accessible glaciers. Hike right up to the terminal face or take a helicopter tour over the ice flows. Visit the delightful lake at nearby Lake Matheson. https://www.nzetaonlinevisa.com/

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barmow668 · 1 year

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The Top 5 Dine-In Restaurants In Twizel

Dine In Restaurants

Twizel has a selection of great restaurants that will offer you the perfect place to relax and enjoy your food, drink and company. They are also perfect for those who have dietary requirements, such as vegetarians, vegans and gluten free. So why not visit one of these and enjoy your meal or coffee in the stunning surroundings?

Altitude 720 Cafe

Altitude 720 Cafe is located in the multi-faceted Tekapo Springs, a natural half way stop between Christchurch and Queenstown. This multi-level complex features a state of the art ice skating rink and is also home to some pretty impressive water features like the Aqua Drop (150m waterslide) and Jumpernaut (Corporate Event Venues Near Me). The alpine town also boasts some other fun activities like the Mount John Summit Track, which is one of the most popular walking tracks in the country. If you’re after something to eat, you can’t go wrong with the menu at the Ministry of Works (MOW) Bar and Eatery.

Poppies Cafe & Restaurant

Set in an extensive garden, Poppies Cafe & Restaurant is a place to socialize and enjoy good food. It has a large alfresco dining area and great views of the Southern Alps. The menu features meat, seafood, pizza and pasta complemented by organic produce grown on the premises. They also have a good range of craft beers and local wines.

The staff at Poppies Cafe & Restaurant is very creative and works hard to make the experience positive and memorable for guests. They are always ready to serve iced coffee, tea or hot chocolate and offer great service. The ambiance is cozy and the fireplace helps visitors to relax in winter. This place has a good selection of desserts like sticky toffee pudding and banana pancakes. Its wine list has plenty of selections from New Zealand and abroad. It is recommended for those who are looking for a place to relax in Twizel, New South Wales. This restaurant has a convenient location and is easy to reach. It has average prices and offers excellent service.

The Hydro

The Hydro has been keeping the good people of Twizel hydrated for almost a decade and is a must-visit when in town. Open from 7am, this cafe serves up invigorating Switch Espresso coffee and hearty breakfasts to get you going. It also offers burgers, packed lunches, veggie, vegan and gluten-free options as well as fruit smoothies and milkshakes.

The cafe is a contemporary homage to the retro hydro-electric history of Twizel with memorabilia from the canal and dam building era mixed amongst classic cafe decor. The menu is extensive with everything from the world famous Twizel Burger to savoury and sweet treats like cakes, muffins and quiches.

Its attached petite bookshop is also a must-visit. This tiny space packs in a fantastic selection of books, from new titles to classics and special interest titles.

If you are a fish lover then don’t miss the Birthday Party Venues Near Me, situated just a couple of kilometres south of town. You can take a tour of the farm to see how it all works or purchase some fresh salmon. Then pop in for a great meal or a glass of wine at the café. It’s the perfect place to sit and relax after a day of exploring the surrounding Mackenzie region.

#Pizza Takeaway Twizel #Places To Drink In Twizel

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lindsaystravelblogs1 · 1 year

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Almost the Last Post (for this time)

Day 58, Sunday, 12 February 2023

We arrived in Lyttleton, the port near Christchurch, in the early hours and although we could look around the port and nearby landscape from the deck, we were not allowed on shore until our selected tour became available. For us, that meant 2 pm – or a little before so we could get up to the bus. We were tied up at the bunkering terminal and not allowed out there but were ferried to the marina in the lifeboats, with a long way to walk to the waiting bus. The bus took us out of the dock area and up the hill to another bus that took us on our excursion.

I am guessing that we drove at least fifty kilometres, through old lava fields, pastoral and farming land, past Lake Ellesmere, and eventually to Manderley Farm. It was an interesting drive that made me itch to return to NZ for a long, slow campervan adventure. Of course, I was constantly scanning the area for birds and identified eleven species from the bus.

The road was pretty rough, very bouncy and at one point, there was a huge crash and jarring pain thumped through our backs – at least those passengers in the rear half of the bus. The back of the bus had bottomed out and hit the road very violently, obviously a common event because the driver never even blinked.

At the farm, we were treated to a sheepdog demonstration that was pretty amazing. There were eight merinos half a kilometre or more up the hill from where we were standing, and the farmer released one of the farm dogs and controlled it with a small whistle. It was very windy and I imagined that the dog would not be able to hear the whistle – it was quite faint to me and I was only ten metres away – but the farmer used long and short whistles in two pitches to tell the dog to go left or right, to approach the sheep, to stop and sit, etc., and within a few minutes, the whole little flock were down the hill and through the correct gate and to within a couple of metres of thirty humans. Then the situation was reversed and all the humans were ushered back up the hill by a different dog – no, no! Not the humans, it was the sheep!

We then went into the shearing shed and heard a bit more about the wool industry and the evil Chinese who manipulate prices to cheat honest Kiwi farmers out of a fair return – and in no time, the Chinese were being blamed for virtually everything that could possibly go wrong for the poor farmer. I am sure there is some truth in his assertion but I think he overplayed his hand. The Chinese probably don’t control the local weather – just as a ‘for instance’. Despite all of that, we still got to watch him shear a sheep – a young one, about 6 months old, getting its first haircut.

We then went through a really beautiful garden to where his wife had drinks for us to accompany the shortbreads and delicious sausage rolls. It was all very nice and civilised, quite countrified, and then it was back to the ship. The bus took us back to the second bus that is apparently the only bus allowed to enter the port area (no idea why). That bus delivered us to the lifeboat waiting at the end of the marina and that delivered us back to the ship.

We finalised the last of our packing and were ready to disembark. During the bus trip, Heather had a series of emails with our wonderful travel agent (Thank you Bev!) who had been monitoring the cyclone (Gabrielle) threatening Auckland. She is an absolute gem and arranged for us to stay at the Christchurch Airport hotel and fly with Qantas direct to Melbourne at the crack of dawn on Tuesday – instead of flying to Auckland and waiting nobody-knows-how-long to fly home with Air New Zealand. That was really great – but I wonder if we will ever recover the extra cost from our parsimonious insurer, NIB. Time will tell.

Day 59, Monday, 13 February 2023

We were up at 6 am and quickly dressed and ate breakfast for the last time this trip. There were lots of goodbyes, most of which were repeated half an hour later as we gathered to collect our passports and pass NZ Immigration and Customs – a very quick and easy process. Then it was on to the shuttle to take us to central Christchurch where we got a cab to the airport hotel – the Sudima.

When Bev managed to change our flight, we tried to change our booking for the shuttle from 7.30 to 8.30 but the ship said everything was locked in and they couldn’t change it. As a result, we had an enjoyable ride into the city with the bus entirely to ourselves. We had a driver and a guide who was very friendly and chatty, but it did seem a little excessive – surely a cab would have been cheaper or they could have made an exception and put us on the 8.30 shuttle, but not so. We were quite happy and where we were dropped in the city, a second guide called a cab for us and we were on our way to the Sudima within five minutes maximum.

Of course, arriving at the hotel at 8 am meant they didn’t have a room available until noon at the earliest but we just sat in comfort in the foyer, logged on to their Wi-Fi and did a bit more writing. Despite the noon deadline, we were in our room a tad after 10.30 with an upgrade to a very well-appointed suite. So who’s complaining? Not us!

We each went out for a short walk and found a shopping centre immediately adjacent to the hotel. It has a few restaurants, and we ate at a Chinese one – and found that the Chinese are not responsible for everything going bad. It was an enjoyable meal at a reasonable price, within very easy walking distance from our hotel.

Day 60, Tuesday, 14 February 2023

We were up and dressed by 3 am and ready to go to the airport. Officially, we were supposed to be at the airport three hours before an international flight so we should have been there by 3 am for our 7 am flight - but the hotel staff told us that 3:45 would be fine (the terminal doesn’t open until 3 am anyway).

Of course, I had been awake for a couple of hours checking the clock every few minutes in case we were late, despite knowing that the alarm was set anyway.

We took the free shuttle and made it in plenty of time. We beat the crowds and were through the airport nightmare reasonably quickly - despite my carryon being examined in the finest detail by an overzealous officer. She did find a small jar of a special spread we had carried for at least 25,000 kilometres as a gift for our travel agent. She decided that it was a liquid and was just over 100 mls so I am sure she will enjoy it herself.

We had over an hour and a half to wait to board and then sat on the plane for another hour while they fixed some problem with the electronics. We left more than an hour late with a promise to make up the time during the flight.

Of course, as usual, I sat behind an ignorant ratbag who tilted his seat back as far as it would go and refused my polite request for him to be a bit more reasonable. I had maybe 15 centimetres from my nose to his seat. I simply don’t understand why they have reclining seats in planes. I paid for my standard 28 inches of space but he thought he was entitled to steal seven of them.

We arrived at Tullamarine only 40 minutes late and got through the crowd relatively quickly. We had previously been told that our passports are not e-passports, but an attendant assured us that they were and that saved us at least an hour of two in the queue. I wish we had known that before – it could have saved us days of queueing over the life of our passports.

There was a long wait for our baggage, but it all arrived safely and we eventually escaped the Hell that characterises every airport in the world. Our Tony’s Taxi was waiting (Thanks again Bev) and we had a very comfortable trip home.

I collected our accumulated mail from the past two months or so (three mail items and two junk mails) and we spent the rest of the day unpacking and sorting all the clobber from the trip.

One really helpful factor was that we were able to repack a surprising amount of stuff straight back into our cases, in some cases, once the laundry was completed. About four days later, we are about 90% packed for our next trip. Watch this space!

Summary

How do I summarise such a diverse trip? I did a bit of a summary at the end of our first voyage so I will not rehash that, but our week or so in Ushuaia was an opportunity to catch our breath and explore a little of the tip of South America. It was a nice stopover but without any particular highlights.

The more recent voyage did include some highlights, not the least of which was reaching 78 degrees 44 minutes South latitude. And I have just stumbled on an online article that emphasises the significance of that. I recommend that you have a quick read at https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/2969915/coast-guard-cutter-polar-star-sets-world-record-with-voyage-to-antarctica/. And note that the Spirit of Enderby is the ship that took us to Antarctica three years ago. By my calculations, the 1.32 seconds by which the US Coast Guard holds the record is equivalent to a bit under 41 metres that our ship could easily have beaten if we had just nudged up a bit closer to the ice. I doubt if we got within a hundred metres of it and I thought at the time that the Captain was being his usual conservative self, notwithstanding his expressed disappointment that we never set a new record.

Walking on the ice, particularly at Mt Siple, but also at Cape Hallett, gave me a big buzz - it was quite a unique experience.

Watching the ship crunch through the thick ice was also fascinating, even awe-inspiring, as we faced a solid wall of ice up to at least three metres thick - and simply smashed our way through. An amazing sight.

I loved the storms - Nature in the raw. They didn’t impact the ship to any great extent but watching the swell and huge clouds of spindrift was quite exciting. And seeing so much snow that decorated the external areas of the ship for several days was something quite new for me.

The wildlife is always a highlight although I never thought as much about it at the time this trip. But we saw five species of seals, millions (literally) of penguins, ninety-six species of birds and a few whales. We have probably seen more and more variety on other trips, but this was still impressive.

The Captain’s conservatism or risk-averseness meant we lost several opportunities to experience more but we had no control over that – unfortunately, he is God on board.

The food was fine, perhaps not quite what we expected from French chefs but perfectly adequate. The staff were brilliant and the lectures the best we have had on any previous trip. And ‘all you can drink’ for about 18 hours a day makes up for a lot.

All in all, it was a great trip with some once in a lifetime experiences that I will never forget. I just need time to cement the memories more securely before we embark on yet another extraordinary series of adventures.

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cricketdirectuk · 1 year

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A fan of the beautiful game!

By Rex Clementine

When you are young if you like cricket, you dream of playing for your country. But, only a handful can go onto achieve that rare milestone. So what do you do if you are not good enough to represent your country? Well, there are other ways and means to follow your dream. Some take up coaching, some take up other roles like physiotherapist, trainer and so on which enables you to be part of a cricketing set up. For those who don’t fit into managerial roles, there are opportunities like umpires, curators, ground staff, and scorers.

If none of that interest you, then you can think of journalism. A profession that gives you the best seat to watch the game and bump into greats of the game like Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins.

If you win his trust, sometimes you will be tolerated to stand next to the great Shane Warne and enjoy a smoke. If you have been in the trade for long enough, John Wright will send you a text message to meet him for a beer. The problem is it never ends with one beer. When in Christchurch, he will be your chauffer driving you around the city. Once there was a visit to the local gun shop to purchase bullets to scare away rabbits who destroy his farm. First time in life when you hold a gun, there are chills going down your spine. You also wonder how a sweet chap like Wright can be brutal when it comes to looking after his property.

Trust is very important in this game and if you had earned that trust, Sanath Jayasuriya in middle of a game in Nottingham will text you from the Manager’s phone asking you to go to the train station and buy him a return ticket to London that night.

For the 2006 tour of UK and Netherlands, Jayasuriya had been flown in as a replacement. Since he wasn’t in the original squad, he had got only his British visa but not the Schengen Visa. He was held up at the airport while rest of the team went through immigration. The officer then looked at him and said, ‘Listen, I can’t let you go without the Schengen Visa. But then, they are all coming to see you and without you the games would mean nothing. So, you are good to go.’ Not often you can go through Gatwick without a Schengen Visa, unless of course you are Sanath Jayasuriya. The fan in you will see unique moments like that if you spend enough time watching the sport.

Five years later, again on a tour of UK, Kumar Sangakkara had been invited to deliver the Cowdrey Lecture. When asked for a pass to attend the speech, the MCC head of Communications turned you down saying there’s no free seats available. But the person provides a counteroffer, there are tickets available for GBP 120 though. So, if you want you can buy that from the ticket office. You get cold feet and all your enthusiasm goes away as 120 GBP is half of your monthly salary. But there are other ways to get around this delicate issue. The President of MCC that year in 2011 was late Christopher Martin Jenkins, bless him. He was a fine cricket writer and needs no introduction. All it took was a mail to the man known as CMJ. A free pass was at your feet in less than 30 minutes.

And what a night that turned out to be. Sanga got a standing ovation from the august gathering at Lord’s as he delivered a stunning speech off the cuff. Vijaya Malalasekara, a Cambridge blue and a former President of Sri Lanka Cricket was in tears. So were many of us, proud Sri Lankans.

When Sanga was new to the international circuit, he was a poor keeper. He once went and told coach Dav Whatmore that he wanted to leave practice early. Whatmore inquired why. Sanga said, ‘My mum is not keeping well.’ Without batting an eyelid Whatmore replied, ‘Your mum also.’

You also bump into leading politicians who are cricket lovers when you travel around the world. John Major and Ed Miliband frequent cricket grounds in England and at times you can discus cricket with them over a cup of tea. Then there’s John Howard of Australia, who calls himself a ‘cricket tragic’.

Once when the Sri Lankan team was in Australia they had visited the opposition dressing room after the game as it was the custom. Word went around that the Prime Minister of Australia was going to come over to greet the teams. The Sri Lankans were on their feet to greet the PM. As Howard entered the dressing room, someone shouted at him. “Hey John, how are ya. Come mate, come. Have a beer mate.’ That was Matthew Hayden. He was in his underpants. The Sri Lankans were in shock. Chaminda Vaas mumbled to Rumesh Kaluwitharana, ‘imagine this happening in our country!’

Once Julia Gillard, another Aussie PM invited the Sri Lankans for tea at her Canberra residence. The press were invited too. As the Prime Minister moved about greeting the players she stopped at a fast bowler and asked, ‘How are you keeping.’ Our man replied, ‘I am not a wicketkeeper, I am a fast bowler.’

Imran Khan was Prime minister of Pakistan when Sri Lanka toured the country in 2019. Team Manager Ashantha de Mel sent word that he wanted to meet the Premier. They had been rivals in 1980s. They were called up to Islamabad and a few from the press accompanied some members of the team. Some officials of the World Bank were at his office to discuss a loan for Pakistan. They had to wait as Imran greeted his Sri Lankans friends. Imran was a man who got his priorities right.

Touring Pakistan poses a few challenges. If you are not staying in a five star hotel, you have got to go to the reception and order alcohol which will be delivered to you the next day. You have to fill a form. The first question asked in that form is, ‘The drunkard’s name’. And the second question, ‘The drunkard’s father’s name’. You don’t feel having a drink after filling those first two questions.

Pakistan also gives you some exciting moments beyond the cricket field. The Sri Lankan team bus was shot at during their tour of 2009. The ground was cordoned off as the injured players were treated by medical staff before being airlifted to an airbase. Nobody was allowed in. Usually, the Sri Lankan passport is not well recognized around the world. But for once, when you went up to the elite forces guarding the ground and showed them your passport and said you are from Sri Lanka, you were allowed to go in. Then from there on, all the news organizations around the world be it BBC, CNN, SKY, NDTV, Reuters, they all depended on what you are saying from the ground.

So, if you are not good enough to represent your country in cricket, don’t feel disappointed. There are many ways to follow the beautiful game. The fan in you deserves it.

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mimelord1 · 2 years

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Blink-182s Travis Barker Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus Reuniting for New Music and World Tour

Blink-182’s Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus Reuniting for New Music and World Tour https://ift.tt/f1IsqJD 2023 Latin America March 11 – Tijuana, MX – Imperial GNP (Festival) March 14 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos March 17-19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina (Festival) March 17-19 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile (Festival) March 21-22 – Asuncion, Paraguay – Venue TBD March 23-26 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estereo Picnic (Festival) March 24-26 – São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brasil (Festival) March 28 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes+ April 1-2 – Monterrey, MX – Venue TBD North America May 4 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center May 6 – Chicago, IL – United Center May 9 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena May 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena May 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre May 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena May 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden May 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena May 21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden May 23 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena May 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena May 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium Jun 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Banc of California Stadium Jun 20 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena Jun 22 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center Jun 23 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Jun 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Jun 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena Jun 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place Jun 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome Jul 3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Jul 5 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Jul 7 – Austin, TX – Moody Center Jul 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Jul 10 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena Jul 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FLA Live Arena Jul 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Jul 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Jul 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Europe Sep 2 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Sep 4 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena Sep 5 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena Sep 8 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis Sep 9 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena Sep 12 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena Sep 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena Sep 14 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum Sep 16 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena Sep 17 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena Sep 19 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena Sep 20 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle Oct 2– Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena Oct 3 – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Centre Oct 4 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi Oct 6 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena Oct 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome Oct 9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena Oct 11 – London, UK – The O2 Oct 14 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Oct 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival 2024 Australia/New Zealand Feb 9 – Perth, Western Australia – RAC Arena Feb 11 – Adelaide, South Australia – Entertainment Centre Feb 13 – Melbourne, Victoria – Rod Laver Arena Feb 16 – Sydney, New South Wales – Qudos Bank Arena Feb 19 – Brisbane, Queensland – Entertainment Centre Feb 23 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena Feb 26 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Arena The post Blink-182’s Travis Barker, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus Reuniting for New Music and World Tour first appeared on Suave Media. Tags and categories: Uncategorized via WordPress https://ift.tt/40qmTFY October 11, 2022 at 03:59PM

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elanaspodstudiosem2 · 2 years

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WEEK 8 ARTIST LECTURE

JESS JOHNSON

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Te Whare Hera artist in residence

Art school in Christchurch

Lived overseas for the last 20 years

comes back to NZ more often now

Mainly draws - pen on paper

Mixed media, VR, animation, fashion etc

foundation of her practice is drawing

chronological order of development = lecture

Mt Maunganui born

collected a lot of books - was and still is into Sci-fi

Comics, video games, movies

Always liked reaching outside of the art world for an audience

Hans Vredeman de Vries

Susate Te Kahurangi King - Favourite living NZ artist - Autism + non verbal

art intrinsically linked to her life and interests

Still has the same interests from her childhood

20 years of drawings

After art school -> 10-12 yrs of not exhibiting

Worked as a gallery attendant at Tate Modern -> did drawings in her security notebook

Diaristic, comic style

Freelance art technician + nightshift at video store in Melbourne

Drawing on old scraps + old paper -> indicative of worth she felt of drawings

2008-11 -> gig fliers + exhibition posters

Hell Gallery - artist run space she set up with ex partner -> DIYed posters and made copies to distribute -> first time her work had an audience

Visual language developed in this time

Gallery ran for 3 years - party every month

2012 - Hell gallery closed, took time off to just draw

Invested in nice paper + materials

Chanelling chaotic compulsion

Started using colour

2013-14 -> current world starts to form - architecture + deities

flesh bodies appear in 2014

2017 - Hybrids, myths, rituals

2018 - chaos, frenzy image factory

2022 - technique + methodology

laser cut stencils etc - develop work faster

work could use something new / a shift

Collaborations 2014-current -> Simon Ward, Mum, fashion, merch etc

Romance Was Born collection (2015) -> got paid in clothes, wishes she had been more diligent about worth

Quilts with Mum 2018-now -> new dimension to their relationship

The Wurm Farm

Simon Ward - scan and then animates drawings

depict moving world - Simon brings to reality

'Whol why wurld' 2018 at Auckland Art Gallery

'Genetekker Archaic' 2018 -> still working on it, endless project -> next step is for it to be exhibited at a uni in Norway

Terminus (2018-now) -> commission by National Gallery of Australia - been touring ever since

New project - 40 min experience in planetarium -> people getting together for an event

Trippy, psychedelic thing

I love listening to the lectures where the artists are really upfront about their journey after art school and what it's like in the real world as an artist. I find it really interesting learning about the different paths and jobs they worked and took before they turned their art into their full time job. Jess's lecture was really honest and interesting and It was really surprising to hear about how long of a break she took from exhibiting after art school finished.

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1831 Friday 30 September

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Breakfast at 10 1/2 - at which hour Fahrenheit 68°. and fine morning - awakened twice last night by a band of music - the bed seemed damp, and, tho' got up and put on my greatcoat, felt my limbs stiffish this morning - meant to have staid quietly here today, but having ordered horses last night, must pay for them at all rates, so glad to have them and be off, or, in consequence of the contested county election between Lord Ashley and Mr. Ponsonby, might be kept here some time -

Off from the red lion Wareham at 11 36/.. and alighted at the Old Antelope Poole at 1 - wind high and right against going to Brownsea island so determined to go tomorrow having my cousin made me not anxious to stir much or to be at Highcliff wrote 3 pp. [pages] to Lady Stuart de R- [Rothesay] to say that the wind was too high for Brownsea today so meant to take the whole of tomorrow for this and Studland bay if the weather fine enough - would go to church here on Sunday morning and be at Highcliff about 3, and dine at Lymington on monday - Knew the post was cross but hoped she would get my letter tomorrow in time to prevent her being prevented going to Lady Londonderry or anyone else in the evening - said that Corfe and Wareham were for Ashley, and Poole for Ponsonby - all the unemployed labourers and in addition to them all the scamps of Wareham hired to go and shew hands for Ponsonby today at Dorchester - mentioned having walked as she said perhaps I should, from Corfe to Lulworth Castle -

At 2 1/4 sent off by George my letter to 'The Lady Stuart de Rothesay Highcliff, Christchurch Hants' then wrote and sent at 3 1/4 by George 2 1/2 pp. [pages] to 'Mrs. Lawton 1 Regent street London' mentioning my little tour to Swanage, and my returning to Highcliffe on Sunday, dining at Lymington on Monday - and from there or Southampton, Isle of Wight for 3 or 4 days, and then by Portsmouth and Chichester back to London - should call at Richmond Park in passing and should then probably be able to fix my plans for the winter for after all Miss H- [Hobart] and I would probably spend the winter together somewhere - C- [Charles Lawton] so little to be counted on, hoped they might have staid longer away (in Paris) than intended and that I might still find M- [Mariana] in London on my return - at all rates, bid her not mind as we should probably meet again sooner than she expected - gave no hint of Hastings and a winter in England - bade her let me find a note in Dover street telling me where to direct to her, and promising to write as soon as I could tell her what I should be about-

Then took off and gave out things for the wash and made myself comfortable - then at 4 wrote small and close the latter 1/2 page 2 and the ends and finished my letter begun on Wednesday evening at Swanage to old Lady S- [Stuart] mentioned the electioneering bustle and my plan of seeing Brownsea tomorrow and Highcliff on Sunday and 'Lymington on Monday, and thence or from Southampton to the Isle of Wight - I think, I shall call on you in passing on monday-week, the 10th. - if you are not at home, do let me find a note - But I shall certainly write to Vere in the meantime - I long for a good account of you both' - .....not another hint about Nice - no further recurrence to the subject - mentioned Cameron's walking with me from Corfe to Lulworth -

Then wrote 3 pp. [pages] and 1/2 of one end pretty small and close to my aunt giving an amusing enough account of myself from the time of my writing to her from Richmond Park to my arrival here - will write again as soon as my plans for the winter are fixed - Miss H- [Hobart] and I will probably spend the winter together somewhere, but no hint more than to M- [Mariana] of anything further - speak of Highcliff as a charming place 4 miles from Xst.chch. [Christchurch] Hants - account of my tour - Swanage Lulworth etc. etc. - to dine and sleep at Highcliff on Sunday - monday Lymington - Isle of W- [Wight] from Lymington or Southampton uncertain which - and back by Portsmouth probably on monday week the 10th. - Miss H- [Hobart] had asked till the 20th. and, not liking to dawdle away so long at the Lodge or in London, had accepted Lady S- de R-'s [Stuart de Rothesay's] kind invitation, and determined on the little tour made and to make which I had so far enjoyed exceedingly -

Had the waiter up - Ponsonby may be choused out of everything - he has accepted the chiltern hundreds so if not elected for the county, may lose here too, tho' the burgesses have put off the election for the town (Poole) for 7 days i.e. as long as they can - the Mayor of Anglesy sent down to his tenants here to say they must vote for Ponsonby, or quit their farms - all replied they would vote for Ashley, and rather quit their farms than not vote as they chose - many of them if let alone, intended voting for Ponsonby - Ashley has in fact a very good chance, 10 to 1 in his favour -

Dinner at 7 - good mutton broth with rice in it - cauliflower and potatos and boiled bread pudding and bottle of soda water - well cooked good dinner - then read today's globe - and the wrote so far of today till 8 35/.. then till ten wrote the last 2 pp. [pages] of my 1/2 sheet begun to Lady G- [Gordon] at Highcliff on monday morning and wrote 2 pp. [pages] of another 1/2 sheet and thus finished my letter to her ready to go tomorrow - heavy rain about 5 for above an hour - fine day till then and tolerably fine and fair, I believe, afterwards - Fahrenheit 68°. now at 10 p.m. Came to my room at 10 1/2 - [Margin notes] L L

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Make Your Trip Memorable by Finding Best Accommodation in New Zealand

New Zealand comes under one of the best places to visit for keen travellers. This elegant, clean and a bio-diverse region displays a peaceful environment. New Zealand has strict visa schemes which are needed to be followed for visiting this beautiful place. After passing with the complicated task of finding a visa, best Accommodation in New Zealand will appear just like a piece of cake for you. Your purpose for visiting this wonderful country can form a basis for choosing the type of accommodation you need.

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On this date in music History, and thanks again to Kati for being with us yesterday and today…

August 17th

2009 - Pink Floyd

2008 - Jackson Browne

1999 - Led Zeppelin

1987 - Gary Chester

Session drummer Gary Chester died of cancer. He had been a member of The Coasters and played on many major hits for other acts including: 'Brown Eyed Girl' 'Under The Boardwalk' 'Walk On By', 'It's My Party.'

1979 - Anita Pallenberg

1974 - Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton started a four-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 461 Ocean Boulevard, a No.3 hit in the UK. The house featured on the album cover is 461 Ocean Boulevard in the town of Golden Beach, Florida near Miami where Clapton lived while making the album.

1973 - Paul Williams

Former Temptations singer Paul Williams was found dead in his car, after shooting himself. He owed $80000 in taxes and his celebrity boutique business had failed.

1969 - Woodstock Festival

The final day of the 3 day Woodstock Festival took place at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. Acts who appeared included Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, John Sebastian, Sha Na Na, Joe Cocker, Country Joe and the Fish, The Band, Ten Years After, Johnny Winter and Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Over 186,000 tickets had been sold but on the first day the flimsy fences and ticket barriers had come down. Organisers announced the concert would be a free event, prompting thousands more to head for the concert.

1968 - Young Rascals

The Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'People Got To Be Free'. The group had thirteen US top 40 hits.

1965 - The Byrds

The Byrds were forced to cancel a concert during their UK tour at The Guildhall, Portsmouth when only 250 of the 4,000 tickets had been sold.

1960 - The Beatles

The Beatles began their first Hamburg engagement at the Indra Club, Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, West Germany, playing the first of 48 nights at the Club. The owner, Bruno Koschmider, asked The Beatles to "Mach Shau", or really put on a show, which led to the band screaming, shouting, and leaping about the stage and sometimes playing lying on the floor. John Lennon once appeared wearing only his underwear and on another occasion, wearing a toilet seat around his neck. The Beatles lodged in a single room behind the screen of a nearby movie house.

1959 - Miles Davis

American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis released Kind of Blue which is regarded by many critics as jazz's greatest record, Davis's masterpiece, and one of the best albums of all time. Its influence on music, including jazz, rock, and classical genres, has led writers to also deem it one of the most influential albums ever recorded.

1955 - Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley released what would become his first No.1 hit, 'I Forgot to Remember to Forget / Mystery Train'. It hit the top of the country charts several months later and stayed there for 5 weeks.

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Day 3. February 1, 2020. Christchurch to Mt. Cook Village. 355km.

After a solid night's rest at our nicely appointed 3 level apartment in the Merivale neighborhood, the task of figuring out the best way to load all the gear/clothes on the bike was the first challenge of the day. With the large rolling duffel left at the bike shop I was pretty confident that everything would fit, but since I would be in a tough spot if it didn't, there was some trepidation as I bought my first pannier liner (borrowed from the Multistrada) down to the bike. The Duc has different sized panniers as one side's volume is cut nearly in half to accommodate and the Italian emphasis on aesthetics. The BMW has frame mounted and equally sized rectangular Givi plastic panniers. Our rental company informed us yesterday that although these bags have a triple clip closures and were supposed to be waterproof, they weren't "New Zealand rain-proof" as the southern and western portions of this island have rainfall measured in feet not inches! 🌧 I brought down the wider bag hoping that it would fit. Murphy once again intervened and it seemed a couple inches too wide. I decided to zip up the expansion section with some side of my body mass the same clothes were smashed a couple inches. Alas, still no go on the bag. So, a retreat to the third floor to rejigger everything. Let's just say I was glad I brought a 70l dry bag for the bike's tail. I needed it once I had to remove some items from my side/pannier. Anyway as I secured my heavier than expected tail bag with my trusty Rok Straps and slipped onto Papanui Road headed for the Southern Alps, I didn't pop a wheelie and felt that logistics weren't now just in need of some tweaking. A system to organize and pack is key to making the daily cycles of unpacking, loading, unloading, repacking an easy and stress-free task. The 70l bag gave me a large margin of error so I did overpack knowing I had this extra room if needed.

Saturday AM brought us little traffic as we rode along the other side of Hagley Park into the Westfield Riccarton area of CHC. A few other bikes were on the road and within 15-20' we started increasing our speed (in accordance with the posted limits, mostly 😉) as we left CHC and development behind. We rode past some of those horse racing tracks and saw a few jockeys wheeling around on their sulkies. For an hour or more we headed west and a bit south enmeshed in a patchwork of farmland. Flat, broken up by Irish style hedges and trees that were manicured and coerced into natural fence lines blocking wind effectively while creating visual barriers. Some small towns and without breakfast (not like me) I was tempted to call for a stop but we were aiming for Fairlie, where a few folks had impressed upon us the need to sample the pie 🥧 in Fairlie. Now when I hear pie, I'm thinking fruit. Usually cherry or apple. But the pies of note on our radar were of the meat variety! I didn't want to ruin my appetite. After a couple hours something changed. We made a turn in the road that wasn't a left or right, but an undulation. Wait, was that a hillside up ahead? All of a sudden we were in the foothills. Gone the flat farms of sheep, cows and agriculture. Now we were winding on increasingly common twisties. As we gained elevation the ambient temp dropped from around 22°C all the way down to 13.5°C (about 56°, still not really cold). We did end up stopping for a light bite in Geraldine at the Running Duck. I had a Coconut Ice (smoothie) and a heated raisin danish. A Ducati monster was parked there and he was stretching out in a chaise type lounger soaking up the sun. Bubba the elephant allowed the local server to locate us outside as most tables were full with travelers. We had taken the inland road which was recommended as more scenic and less traffic. At Geraldine we joined the main commercial road conducting summer crowds up to the Alps and Mt. Cook. A fuel stop there after the danish and off to Fairlie. We chose the Fairlie Bakery and despite the hype, were not disappointed with the buttered chicken and mushroom pie. 😋 We had passed some more interesting farms that included emu, caribou, deer, alpaca along with the more common farm animals. We were now traversing and crossing glacial runoff/moraine. The distinctive turquoise color of the glacial water is visually magnetic. 👀 It is caused by the silt or "rock flour" the water carries and is very distinctive.

Next on the Day 3 hit parade were two stunning glacial lakes. Lake Tekapo and the oft photographed stone Church of the Good Shepherd prompted a photo stop along with a hundred Chinese tourists. It sits near the road overlooking the colorful lake with a view of Mt. Cook aka "Aoraki" in Maori towering to 12,218'. Loads of small RV's everywhere too! #rvlife Riding past Tekapo on to Lake Pukaki which was equally turquoise. Afternoon had brought us a high, thin overcast which kept us from capturing the water's full visual splendor. It is still over 50kms from Pukaki to the end of the road here in Mt. Cook village as you wind up the valley and the glacial run-off becomes a river feeding the lake. There are a number of sizable glaciers here. We are going to tour glaciers by boat later on the ride at Milford Sound so we'll just enjoy the blue glacier ice from the valley floor today. There are a number of well marked trails through the unique alpine environment here as the whole area is a national park. Some trails through woods, others pass over hills to provide panoramic views of the Hooker and Tasman glaciers (the matter is the longest in NZ). Lodging here is limited and we opted to stay at the very nice Hermitage resort. Upon check-in we were informed the room wasn't ready. A bit of persuasion involving the manager whom we requested promptly solved the 1 1/2 hour previously proclaimed delay for a room not yet ready and a corner room with a spectacular view was provided. 😊 We're gonna explore the area for a bit now and hardly think the pics will do today justice but I'll attach 10 to follow. The weather has held off and so far no rain. Tomorrow is supposed to be different but we'll see if the meteorologists are again proven to be inaccurate. We walked through a heavily wooded seemingly tropical path on the way to a dinner which was accompanied by some dense bushes, trees and stairs. A bit of interesting history regarding Aoraki. Sir Edmund Hillary, a Kiwi born in Auckland who is best known for being the first man to climb Everest, cut his teeth on this mountain. 6 years prior to his successful assault on Everest with Tenzing Norgay he was learning the skills needed for the Himalayas right here. https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/28327/hillary-and-ayres-on-aorakimt-cook-1947 Mt. Cook has claimed over 80 lives this past century.

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Tekapo and Pukaki

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The Church of the Good Shepherd is a small church built of field stones without special decoration. It is worth seeing because of its spectacular location at Lake Tekapo. The view through the window at the altar shows a chain of snow-covered Alpine peaks above the bright blue lake. Next to the church stands the probably most photographed dog of New Zealand. His bronze statue was dedicated to the shepherd dogs, without whom intensive sheep breeding would probably not have been possible.

Lake Tekapo and the observatory there would attract tens of thousands of international tourists every year and many of the night tours would be guided with a maximum capacity of up to 250 people.

On this quite famous salmon farm you can have lunch and also take fresh fish with you.

At night you can watch stars and the milky way.

We are heading towards Christchurch to visit the city as well as the surrounding areas such as Akaroa and Lyttelton.

The colour of the water is created by fine particles from the abrasion of the glacier bedrock and is called "glacier milk" here.

>>/ul> Read more about campervan hire New Zealand here. Definitely an extremely beautiful trail that is easy to walk and, except for a few steps, could even be done with a pram/buggy. On the same way back to the start. Today you will continue to the French village of Akaroa, which is still to the west of Christchurch. If you want to recover from yesterday's trip after breakfast, you can also visit the Tekapo Springs. Just make sure you make your way to Akaroa in time, as the journey is relatively long. Lake Tekapo gets its intense milky-turquoise colour from the fine stone particles of the glaciers, which are dissolved in glacier water. Lake Tekapo Regional Park is located at the southern end of the lake. It looks northwards over the turquoise water up to the beautiful and extraordinary mountain world of the Southern Alps. As the name suggests, this travel guide is all about the big highlights in New Zealand. The travel guide is also from Lonely Planet, but the concept is different. Some places are not represented at all, but the layout of the travel guide is more individual and appealing.

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Lord of the Rings journey New Zealand

edoras shooting location>/days>Admission is only granted as part of a guided tour. Guided tours can be booked at Twizel and prices start at approx. Twizel is located in the centre of the South Island and can be reached from both the south (e.g. Queenstown) and north (e.g. Christchurch) via Highway 8. North of Wellington you can visit some more Lord of the Rings locations. For the following locations you should plan at least half a day, as you will need to travel at least half a day to get there. Along the Kapiti Coast you will travel to Wellington, capital of New Zealand, production site of all films, home of Sir Peter Jackson. Explore the centre on foot and discover interesting and famous sights. As an excellent start for your city exploration we recommend the National Museum Te Papa (free entrance). Also on the roadside are landscapes that look a lot like the outskirts of Fangorn Forest. The filming location for Schattenbach Valley, where the companions come out of the mines of Moria after the loss of Gandalf, is in the middle of the Abel Tasman National Park. In the films he is depicted in the shape of a giant eye at the top of Barad-dÃ»r Tower. After the shooting, in other parts of New Zealand, all the props were demolished. On the small, privately owned farm, however, you can still find everything exactly as it was used for the shooting in 2001.

First location of the Middle Earth tour: Weta Cave

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Matamata was taken as the alluvial land and Hobbingen was built here.

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In the evening there is a "Welcome Dinner" with all participants of the trip.you would like to experience and explore Wellington yourself, take a look at our website and find all the Lord of the Rings locations in Wellington yourself.

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At the top, at one point or another, one can still see small steel bolts and clamps that were used to fasten the individual components for the city of Edoras. From Nelson to the west you enter the Chetwald, where the Ranger 'Strings' leads the Hobbits through the thicket of Bree. You can also book a helicopter flight to see where the companions were hiding from the black crows of Saruman. The pilot also shows the Shadow Valley, represented by Mount Olympus and Mount Owen.

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New Zealand also claims the 4.75 million kmÂ² Ross Dependency in Antarctica. This uninhabited southern polar region consists of the Ross Sea, the Ross Ice Shelf and the eastern and northeastern Victorialand. The insurance companies have special offers for companies. Working-Holiday-Visum.de is the leading specialist portal for Working Holiday Visa and the organisation of Work & Travel stays. It is part of the INITIATIVE auslandszeit, Germany's largest network on the topic of ways abroad for young people. Hello, I am applying for a visa in Canada and wanted to ask which address I have to give? On arrival in New Zealand you must expect thorough checks, i.e. with sniffer dogs, as well as screening. Violations of the import regulations will be relentlessly charged with money (usually at least 400,- NZ Dollars) and if necessary The application for a Work and Travel Visa usually takes no longer than 45 minutes and all questions must be answered in English. How and where you can apply for a Work and Travel Visa for Australia and what it costs you will find out in this article. Applying for a Working Holiday Visa for New Zealand can seem like a big challenge at first sight. But it is not at all if you consider and prepare some important things and of course fulfil the requirements for the visa.

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Farm work must always be paid and proven by an official pay slip / income tax certificate at the embassy.

March 2019 a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand and the whole world was shocked, nobody would have thought such an act possible in this multicultural country.

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Unprocessed food, animals and animal products, plants and plant products may not be sent. Nothing may be packed in wooden or cardboard boxes that were formerly used as fruit, vegetable or meat/sausage transport boxes.

As many internships abroad are not remunerated and are connected with very high costs, I wanted to stay with friends in Australia/ Sydney in order to save accommodation and food. You should contact Deutsche Post directly because of the wrong advice and try to explain the facts, maybe the DP will give in. yes, alcohol can be sent as a gift, even if customs takes a very close look at it. According to New Zealand customs, the recipient must be able to prove that it is a gift, but given the small quantity involved, this is probably not required.

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